IN-ROOM TECH

The mobile and web-based technology from Zuppler lets guests review menus and place orders for in-room delivery from popular local restaurants. The service is available at more than 250 Choice Hotels locations.

In March of 2014, Calgary, Guest-tek finalized its acquisition of major rival, iBAHN for $13M. For nearly two decades the companies competed as providers of network technology and interactive solutions for the global hospitality industry. With the acquisition, Guest-tek has effectively doubled in size and its customer base to more than 3,500 hotels in 85 countries. As the acquisition proceeds, HT talks to Arnon Levy, CEO of Guest-tek, about how the company will manage merging operations, and what products and services hoteliers can expect.
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The 10th annual Hotel Technology Forum offered insights and valuable networking opportunities centered around the themes of loyalty, connectivity and integration. Here HT recaps just a few of the many highlights from HTF 2014.

According to Hospitality Technology's 2014 Lodging Technology Study, more than two-thirds of hotels are planning to upgrade their networks in the year ahead. From meeting guests' bandwidth demands to installing IP-based operational systems, hotel connectivity is a top priority. Here HT magazine showcases two solution providers – Sonifi and INNCOM by Honeywell – that are focused on helping hotels leverage their networks for maximum investment. (Sponsored)

Hospitality Technology's annual New Tech Showcase is the must-read supplement that covers new hardware, software and services for the lodging and foodservice industry. Download the 2015 New Tech Showcase for more information on these innovative solutions which include: the latest introductions in mobile POS technology; tablet-based solutions, new customer engagement platforms, cloud-based solutions, cross-platform mobile innovations, and more. Sponsored.